A multifunctional plant ingredient, between tradition and natural formulation

Wheat bran is a valuable and versatile by-product, long relegated to animal feed, but rediscovered for its functional properties in natural cooking, body care, and artisanal blends. In cosmetics, it is valued as a gentle exfoliating base when hydrated or mixed with other plant powders. In the culinary world, it can enrich simple plant-based preparations (porridges, pancakes, rustic breads, mueslis, thickened plant-based drinks). It also serves as a filler in dry formulations, where its lightness and particle size allow for good dispersion of active ingredients or flavors. Easy to handle and inexpensive, wheat bran fits naturally into simple, minimalist practices consistent with an artisanal or domestic approach.

Description

A light, fibrous product, light beige to pale brown in color depending on the origin and wheat variety. It has a soft to slightly rough texture and a subtle, pleasant vegetal odor. It consists of fragments of the pericarp, husk, and surface layers of the grain, obtained after sieving. This bran is generally derived from wheat (soft wheat), which has not been roasted or micronized, making it a versatile raw product that can be used as is or as a basic ingredient in dry or wet mixes.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Wheat bran
• Latin name: Triticum sativum
• Family: Poaceae
• Part used: Outer shell of the grain (bran)
• Form: Bulk – unprocessed
• Origin: France, Europe, depending on harvests
• English name: Wheat bran
• Name in German: Weizenkleie
• Name in Spanish: Salvado de trigo
• Name in Italian: Crusca di frumento
• Name in Arabic: نخالة القمح

Common uses

• Cosmetics: as an exfoliating base in gentle plant-based masks and scrubs (mix with water, hydrosol or vegetable oil).
• Dry preparations: formulation support for plant powders, clays, dry extracts.
• Food: Traditional ingredient in wholemeal breads, flatbreads, thickened soups, fortified drinks or cooking mixes.

Precautions for use

• Do not inhale the powder. Handle product in a ventilated area or with a mask if used in large volumes.
• Store in an airtight container, away from moisture and insects.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to wheat products.

History and tradition

Used since ancient times, wheat bran has long been valued in simple recipes, particularly in the form of porridges, poultices, and rustic cakes. In cosmetics, it was part of the so-called "poor but effective" body care products, found on farms and public baths in the form of "bran pastes." Even today, it remains a basic ingredient appreciated for its simplicity, availability, and multiple uses in artisanal, ecological, or minimalist approaches.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: food grade kraft bag or opaque HDPE pot.
• Storage: dry, away from humidity, food moths and light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 2302.30.10.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Works on traditional food and rustic care
• Cereal technical sheets – organic and conventional agriculture

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